In the winter of 1985 I was driving through the Mojave Desert with a friend, talking about our apparent need for new river gear. As we passed the Twenty Nine Palms Marine Base, a man unexpectedly appeared on the side of the road selling used ammo cans. My friend and I laughed wildly and quickly came to realize that the moment was "All In A Days' Karma". This blog contains the occasional ramblings of a died-in-the-wool westerner who loves seeing, understanding, and being alive upon these landscapes. I cherish the moments of bliss and irony that come to all of us as we explore the planet and its residents (and perhaps visitors) in the short time we are here.
Monday, December 29, 2014
93 Million Miles
Thanks to my Uncle Earl for this lively look at life on the International Space Station: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zLp1bINKW4&feature=youtu.be. Fabulous!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Where Hath the Ice Gone?
Recently, my friend Walker M. sent me a link about repeat photography that has been done on certain Alaska glaciers. The results are stunning and I encourage you to look closely at these photographs and see just how much the ice has retreated in these few years.
The comments at the end of the link are as always quite entertaining.
Muir Glacier and Inlet, 1895 |
Muir Glacier and Inlet, 2005 |
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Could A Canal Be In Nicaragua's Future?
It's a little unsettling to me to think of a giant industrial project like this across freshwater Lake Nicaragua. But as the world fills with ever more people, I guess it was only a matter of time. Jeez - see the link above for a larger story.
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